General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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General Intercessions for Sunday Mass
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Sunday, January 9, 2028
Christmas Weekday
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Liturgical Color: White
General Intercessions for Sunday Mass for Christmas Weekday
Option 1
1.That the Church may continue to reveal the mystery of Christ to all cultures and peoples, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That world leaders may seek the wisdom that comes from God in their governance and decision-making, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For young adults who have finished their studies and find themselves without direction, purpose, or community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be generous in offering our time and talents for the building up of God's kingdom on earth, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our parish may keep investing in its young people and give them real responsibility within the community, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For our sick, bereaved, etc., special projects or events.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all the faithful departed may share in the eternal light and peace of Christ, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Option 2
1.For Pope Leo XIV, that he may lead the universal Church with faithfulness and zeal, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may honour their international obligations and not retreat into a narrow nationalism that ignores suffering beyond their borders, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For those who have lost their jobs to automation and cannot find equivalent work, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That we may be open to the surprising ways God reveals Himself in our lives and in the world, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.For our parish, that it may be a community of fervent prayer and active witness to the Gospel, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For those who are seeking employment or facing economic hardship.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all who have died may be brought into the glorious presence of God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Pro Life Option
1.That the Church may steadfastly proclaim the sanctity of every human life, created in God's image, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
2.That those who govern may redirect public funding away from abortion providers and toward pregnancy support services and maternal care, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
3.For mothers who have had an abortion and carry the grief and confusion of that choice, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
4.That expectant mothers may receive the support and care they need to welcome their children with joy, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
5.That our local community may be a source of help and hope for families, the unborn, and the vulnerable elderly, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
Optional:For all who work in pro-life ministries and advocate for the defenseless.Lord, hear our prayer.
That N. and all whose lives were cut short may find eternal life and peace with God, let us pray to the Lord.Lord, hear our prayer.
About Our Sunday Mass Intercessions
Our general intercessions for Sunday Mass are specially crafted by Giuseppe Njualem, a seminarian at St. Peter's Seminary in London, Ontario. Each set reflects the solemnity appropriate for the principal weekly celebration of the Catholic Church.
🗓️ Advance Preparation
Access next Sunday's intercessions from Monday onward, providing ample time for liturgy coordination, lector preparation, and parish customization.
⛪ Sunday-Focused
Crafted specifically for the principal weekly liturgy, reflecting the greater solemnity and broader congregation of Sunday Mass celebrations.
📚 Liturgically Sound
Each intercession follows the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) guidelines and addresses the four traditional categories of universal prayer.
🎯 Parish-Ready
Formatted for immediate use by lectors and easily customizable for specific parish needs and local concerns while maintaining liturgical integrity.